striker

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Japan's Ao Tanaka gave them a first-half lead, with England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin doubling their advantage with a 75th-minute penalty that looked to have killed the game off.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"What is this player who can afford to stop when he loses the ball?" said, external the former Birmingham City striker.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Blues will be buoyed by the return of striker Sam Kerr, who missed the first leg having been at the Asian Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In-form striker Alessia Russo was full of tricks and flicks.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

So, armed with tinder, flint, and a striker, I slip out of my room.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir